Aims & Scope

Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science - Engineering and Technology (ET) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal established in 2011 as a specialized journal developed from the Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science, founded in 2006. The Journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in engineering and technology to address contemporary challenges related to digital transformation, sustainable development, and the enhancement of quality of life.

The Journal publishes high-quality research that makes significant contributions to the development and application of computational methods, digital technologies, experimental solutions, and emerging technologies for the design, analysis, operation, and optimization of engineering systems. In particular, ET encourages interdisciplinary research integrating fundamental science, applied engineering, and data-driven methodologies to enhance the efficiency, intelligence, adaptability, resilience, and sustainability of engineering and technological systems.

ET particularly welcomes manuscripts that develop novel technologies, establish advanced engineering methodologies, or provide rigorous experimental evidence with meaningful implications for engineering practice and technological innovation. Submitted manuscripts are expected to advance the state of the art within their respective fields while demonstrating the potential to generate significant impact on scientific research, engineering practice, and technological development.

The Journal serves an international community of researchers, academics, engineers, technology professionals, practitioners, and innovators working in engineering, technology, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Scope of the Journal

The Journal welcomes original research in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Digital Technologies and Intelligent Systems

  • Computer science and computer engineering;
  • Software engineering and information systems;
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning;
  • Data science and big data analytics;
  • Computer vision;
  • Internet of Things (IoT) and connected systems;
  • Information assurance and cybersecurity;
  • Digital transformation and intelligent systems.

Biotechnology and Sustainable Development

  • Biotechnology;
  • Molecular biology and genetics;
  • Microbiology and bioinformatics;
  • Agricultural biotechnology;
  • Biomedical biotechnology;
  • Food science and biotechnology;
  • Environmental and conservation biology;
  • Biotechnological applications for sustainable development.

Infrastructure, Built Environment, and Engineering Systems

  • Civil engineering and construction management;
  • Environmental engineering;
  • Technical infrastructure and smart cities;
  • Architecture and urban planning;
  • Mechanical engineering and mechatronics;
  • Hydraulics and hydraulic engineering;
  • Construction materials;
  • Engineering systems in the built environment.

Interdisciplinary Engineering and Technological Innovation

  • Artificial intelligence applications in engineering;
  • Computational engineering methods;
  • Decision support systems;
  • Technologies for climate change adaptation;
  • Technologies for sustainable development;
  • Interdisciplinary studies aligned with the Journal's scope.

Expected Scholarly Contributions

Submitted manuscripts should demonstrate scientific originality and are expected to make at least one of the following contributions:

  • Theoretical contribution;
  • Methodological or algorithmic contribution;
  • Technological contribution;
  • Experimental contribution;
  • Generalizable engineering applications;
  • Contributions to engineering design, engineering management, or engineering policy.

Types of Articles

The Journal considers the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles;
  • Review Articles;
  • Systematic Reviews;
  • Bibliometric Studies;
  • Technical Notes;
  • Methodological Studies.

Out of Scope

The Journal does not consider manuscripts that:

  • fall outside the disciplinary scope defined above;
  • do not conform to the article types accepted by the Journal;
  • are primarily descriptive without demonstrating meaningful scientific contribution or technological novelty;
  • present consultancy reports or engineering applications that lack broader scientific significance or generalizability;
  • fail to employ a clearly articulated and rigorous research methodology;
  • do not demonstrate substantial engineering, technological, methodological, or scientific contributions.